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CareWorks Projects
LOCAL…DIVERSE…CARING COMMUNITIES
CareWorks seeks to serve local communities by working in partnership with churches to develop, utilise resources and operate community-based welfare projects, for the direct relief of poverty, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability or helplessness in the community. CareWorks is committed to faith in action, based on the faith community intentionally being involved in their geographical community, inclusive of all regardless of the recipient or participants’ religious beliefs.
CareWorks is committed to assisting churches for effective ministry to the poor and marginalised, providing direct relief but also facilitating empowerment and community development in the process.
CareWorks projects are various and diverse according to each setting and local resources, and churches and affiliated agencies enter a formal partnering agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding with Churches of Christ Community Care in Victoria and Tasmania. Community Care provides oversight to project leaders and churches, assistance with governance, management, networking, training and assists with resources where possible. Community Care also assists with, and supervises grants and funding that is applied and received by partnered projects.
Current projects are listed below. For further information about each program please contact the church directly.
For general enquiries or to make a donation, contact Community Care’s Central Office. Donations can be made to support Community Care programs in general, or you may elect a specific partnership. Either way donations should be made through Community Care.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Chelsea Careworks
Chelsea CareWorks runs a number of programs that focus on assisting people who suffer with poverty, disability and attendant isolation. Programs vary according to needs, resources and opportunities an
Codger’s Caper Mens Group
A men’s group for men of all ages and cultures where they are able to build on improving their physical and mental health, learn and share skills, reduce isolation, improve self esteem, confidence a
Counsel @ CrossCulture
Cross Culture Church of Christ – Melbourne CBD Shop 4/339 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: (03) 9639 3875 E: counsel@crossculture.net.au A range of counselling services are available for peopl
Doncaster Careworks Partnership
Provides a range of programs offering direct benevolent relief: Care for the Elderly – In an aging population, the need for care for those struggling with illness and disability, hospitalisation, de
Door of Hope – Launceston
Providing Doors of Emotional, Physical and Social Hope: Many Hands – Gardening and other household assistance is provided by a co-ordinated group of volunteers for those in need. Prospective clients
Foothills Community Care
Meals Programs On Tuesday and Wednesday nights (except January) free Community Meal Nights are held in Ferntree Gully and Mountain Gate for those who are struggling with food insecurity, who are vulne
Helping Hand Cafe, Learning and Fitness
Helping Hand Café – Commenced in July 2005, provides a free weekly Tuesday lunch for 40 to 50 disadvantaged people in the community. Helping Hand Learning – Commenced in August 2008 for adults wh
Liz’s Kitchen
Every Wednesday evening a three course meal is provided for 40 to 60 people. Set up at the beginning of 2007, Liz’s Kitchen provides a safe and supportive community environment where those doing it
Monbulk Care Network
Monbulk Care Network runs an OpShop which also provides various services and goods for those in need. Open Door Community Church 61-63 Main Rd, Monbulk 3793 T: (03) 9756 7800 E: care.net@bigpond.net.a
One Community Care
One Community Care has been established by One Community Church in partnership with Community Care as a local service agency to offer quality care through programs that are person centred, educational
Open Hand’s
Open Hands is a food relief project which opens every Wednesday at lunchtime. Open Hands provides food parcels and a simple free meal in a café style environment to build positive relationships with
Ringwood Careworks Partnership
Provide a range of programs offering direct benevolent relief: Oasis Meals – A weekly lunchtime meal is provided to the community for those who find themselves in need. Food assistance, counselling
The Grain Shed Community Care
The Grain Shed Care provides benevolent relief through practical support and resources, as well as activities, courses and networking designed to assist and empower people of the Swan Hill Rural City
Third Place Communities – Hobart
“Take Off” A youth surfing and outdoor program for young people at risk. It includes a community based informal mentoring program through activities for young people who would otherwise not have s
